Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (KMTC)
Medium airport · Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States
Airport data
| Name | Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMTC |
| IATA | MTC |
| Elevation | 580 ft (177 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°36'48" W 82°50'13" 42.61346, -82.83692 |
| Location | Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport at a glance
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport is a medium airport in Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States, known to airline systems as MTC. The field elevation of 580 ft (177 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMTC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMTC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport | KDET | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Windsor International Airport | CYQG | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Oakland County International Airport | KPTK | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Chris Hadfield Airport | CYZR | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | KDTW | 61 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 580 ft field elevation of Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
What is the ICAO code of Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport is KMTC, and its IATA code is MTC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport above sea level?
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport sits at an elevation of 580 feet (177 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.6135, -82.8369 — in Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, about 27 km away.
Does KMTC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMTC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport?
Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a PEM surface.